[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 65 (Tuesday, May 23, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E928]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN MEMORY OF MAJOR MATTHEW W. WORRELL

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 23, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of MAJ Matthew W. 
Worrell from my hometown of Lewisville, TX, located in the 26th 
Congressional District of Texas, for serving our country during Iraqi 
Freedom. Major Worrell died Sunday, May 14, after insurgents shot down 
his U.S. helicopter during a raid against Al Qaeda militants in Iraq. 
He was 34 years old.
  MAJ. Matthew W. Worrell was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 160th 
Special Operations Aviation Regiment at Fort Campbell, KY, better known 
as the ``Night Stalkers.'' The 160th is an elite avian unit deployed in 
nearly every conflict and transports Special Forces units around the 
world by night in specially modified helicopters.
  I would like to recognize and celebrate MAJ Matthew W. Worrell's life 
today. Major Worrell spent 11 years in the Army and served as a platoon 
leader for the special operations group after previously servicing in 
the 101st Airborne Division.
  MAJ Matthew W. Worrell was a dedicated soldier who earned the respect 
of those around him. COL Kevin Mangum, the commander of the 160th 
Special Operations Aviation Regiment, said in a written statement, 
``They were warriors, heroes, fellow Night Stalkers and our friends,'' 
of Major Worrell and his fellow officer killed in the battle.
  Major Worrell's family said he never doubted why he was there.
  Today, I celebrate the life of MAJ Matthew W. Worrell. He was truly a 
soldier, a husband, a father and an American who understood his duty. 
It was my honor to represent MAJ Matthew W. Worrell, and I extend my 
deepest sympathies to his family and friends. He will be deeply missed 
and his service was greatly appreciated.

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